Mona and I discuss an enigmatic concept known as the American Dream. What does it mean and what doesn't it mean? How do Americans and non-Americans view it differently? In our conversation, we attempt to tease out some answers. (By the way, my apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. I'll certainly do my best to fix it for the next episode!) Link to episode transcript: https://american-idiom.com/f/004-the-american-dream ***For English learners! - Detailed Vocabulary Lesson begins at 30:50*** Vocabulary and Examples (Starts at 30:50) “to make it” (used at 2:10, 4:19, 7:09, 9:48, and explained at 31:17) "to get ahead” (used at 3:01, 3:11, 3:15 and 3:17 and explained at 33:31) “to get by” (used at 3:09 and explained at 33:53) “to throw (one)'s hat in the ring” (used at 4:04 and explained at 37:00) "to wear (something) on your sleeve" (used at 13:28 and explained at 39:01) “to sell (someone) short” (used at 21:21 and explained at 41:53) “to be fed up with (something)” (used at 25:56 and explained at 43:53)